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AI Transcription: The Absurdity of Accuracy
This chapter investigates the challenges of AI-driven transcription tools, particularly OpenAI's Whisper, and its frequent inaccuracies in medical contexts. It highlights the surreal and sometimes comical errors generated, such as phantom medications and the resulting stress on healthcare professionals. Additionally, it reflects on the broader implications of AI in healthcare and its parallels to historical government projects, raising concerns about technological overreach and misunderstandings in urgent sectors.